SummaryAn opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership across manufacturing engineering activities within a complex defence and aerospace environment. The successful candidate will act as a manufacturing technical authority, ensuring production systems are technically capable of meeting current operational requirements while supporting future manufacturing developments. The role involves leading manufacturing engineering projects, overseeing industrialisation activities and managing technical changes to ensure production capabilities remain efficient, reliable and aligned with long-term programme requirements.Where you will be BasedThe role is based in the Greater Manchester area and offers hybrid-working (2-3 days onsite). This is a permanent, full-time position.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Spiral Development activities from a manufacturing engineering perspective, ensuring effective coordination across relevant business units and engineering functions.Manage manufacturing obsolescence activities, identifying technical risks and coordinating appropriate engineering solutions.Lead industrialisation activities associated with project product gate reviews, ensuring manufacturing readiness and compliance with technical requirements.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency, production capability and operational performance.Lead engineering activities associated with production rate increases, ..... full job details .....